2021 Toyota Sienna Has Loft Like Room And Lofty Fuel Economy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มี.ค. 2021
- Want to make your life really, really, really, really easy? The 4th generation 2021 Toyota Sienna will help. It’s roomy, quiet, comfortable, packs more storage space than most apartments and can average up to 36 miles per gallon. That means fewer trips to the gas station. Tom Voelk checks out a top-trim Platinum model with front-wheel drive (AWD is optional). It’s a vehicle that has it all except for the rugged SUV look.
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Once you drive a Minivan, there is no going back. Ultimate comfort and driving experience.
So true.....a perfect private place to make out on the parking lot of the local college.....or mall structure or simply at the rest stop.....or any place
@@Aikynbreusov 💯
I highly recommend the new Sienna, personally. We sprang for the awd, which was a literal lifesaver during this past awful northeast winter. For those who hate driving minivans like I do, know that this one drives more like a sedan than any other minivan I’ve driven, and the center console adds to that experience. It’s still a minivan, but one you’re happy to be in
Agreed.
You seriously wore a bathrobe and bunny slippers for this entire review. Now that's dedication!
And now I won't wear anything else.
Right? The WHOLE review....including the TP test in the parking lot. Lol
@@josiahstearns9615 OMG! I never even noticed that! 🤣
I think he sarcastically wore a bathrobe and bunny slippers for this entire interview.
Nothing beats the practically of a minivan
Love the pink slippers 🤣🤣
Tom, embrace whatever changes feel right; we’ll always embrace you just the way you are.
I’ve had my 2021 Sienna LE AWD for a month and love it! I’ve been driving a Prius for 14 years prior. The upgrade in size is to serve as a personal/commercial shuttle van for guests. It is fun to drive and since my frame of reference is a Prius, the way it handles feels like home. And hey, if the business doesn’t pan out I could use it as my home! Kidding...sort of!
I think you made a great choice. You now have a far more sophisticated suspension system than an old Prius and AWD to increase your grip. When it comes to car payments and value you certainly chose the right trim level. LEss is more.
Tom, That was a splendid summation of a highly rational vehicle option. A minivan that gets better fuel economy around town than a typical subcompact car is a staggering achievement.
The AWD option and reasonable tow capacity make it even more impressive.
Ok bought one on March 1st just did the 5k service today and did an oil change, yes I know it supposed to be 10k but I'm old school get those metal shavings out lol, blah only cost 55 bucks. First minivan and first hybrid, engine is noisy and the van thing is huge lol, I have gotten to the engine noise now and parking not an issue anymore. I got the xle with the nav and jbl package it does crank when the family isn't it it hahaha. Wife calls it the sleeper van cause in 5min on the highway the kid is out cold woot, I got the 7 seater because the 2nd row track is on the outside of the wheel well so it goes a lot further back then the 8 seater, my son is 6' 1 and he doesn't even come close to reaching the front seats! Oh getting an average of 34.5 mpg, brother got one a week before me and that cheap bast$%# is getting 38-40, surprisingly it moves better than I thought it would and you have to keep checking the speed or you will doing 80 easily, yeah its that smooth. I love it and getting my wheelchair lift in next week, ramp stuff sucks hahah. Only regret would be not having the digital rear view mirror but think that's only on the Xse and up.
My wife and I have a joke about our minivan: it’s the ultimate symbol of masculine virility, as it says: “Look at me, I can make many children!”
Right? Now that's the right attitude.
I think your moustache says that as well. :)
@@RobG001 I’m sure John Cleese would be most flattered.
Or "look at how well I take care of my wife and her boyfriend's kids!!" 😂
@@RobG001 ok I will
"there's a way to see who hit whom first" - nicely done, Tom. As a parent of 2, can confirm.
Also, I was anti-minivan, because vans are just not cool, but I decided to get a Sienna (an older, more sensible-looking 2004) because I realized I was never that cool anyway, and that Tom was right all along.
Realizing you are not cool is the coolest thing in the world.
I normally hate Toyota's giant grills, but on this van the big grill fits the train-like looks. Looks good in silver. I dig it.
This is probably my favorite video on this channel yet.
One of your best reviews yet. The slippers did it for me.
As a man I'm all for minivans for it's practicality and utility. Wife finally was on board after she did not want to pay at the pump with a gas hog SUV V8.
I can't help but focus at the gorgeous neighborhood instead of the car. The blooming trees, the landscaping. Really pretty.
When I saw you in your jammies, I immediately started worrying about what Evil Twin would be wearing.
...or worse...not wearing...
And now you know why he's not in this one
lol!
He was probably still sleeping.
Love this guy! His reviews are consistently THE best.
Yes, from experience -- my wife and I have had a full-size pickup, Jeep Grand Cherokee and van, all three for more than 20 years. The lower "lift-over" height of the van has been a great feature for both cargo and people. We often call our van our "covered pickup". Everything from lawn fertilizer to furniture. We often have the seats removed in rows two and three to carry stuff. I'll have to ponder whether non-removable row-two seats would work for us. Stunningly good city mpg.
Those 2nd row seats are amazing. I don't know anyone who gets a van and ever goes back to an SUV.
The robe was great but the slippers were priceless🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love your videos sir. This was a nice break for the norm......the bunny slippers FTW.
1:21
My man is editing his video chilling in back of the Van.
No reason to listen to wife anymore, just stay in the VAN.
Had a minivan for several years ..could carry three bikes inside..no roof,racks etc. loved it. Great review..like the mileage
Love the slippers. Great video, thanks.
This is exactly the van I would to buy for road trips, avoiding flying when I can, and camping, no kids required. The hybrid drive being standard was the right move. Van life has become super popular in the age of COVID-19, but most of them aren’t that good to drive, are expensive for a bare bones cargo van, and have pretty terrible fuel economy.
It was a very easy-to-understand and accurate video report.
Also
I've never seen anyone in the world look so good with pink slippers.
They're not just stylish, they're very comfortable
Im am not going to lie, I major LOLd at the pink bunny slippers. Spot on. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌👌
Then they were worth the $60.
Always a pleasure to watch your informative reviews. Thanks for sharing.
Great advice - family vans make life infinitely easier. I hope folks pay attention. It took me two regular SUVs and two performance models before I understood. I have a family van now and would never go back. I only wish I had understood this 12 years ago - my kids' would have enjoyed road trips more and I could have finished most yard chores in half the time and with half the effort.
Nice review and love the humor !
This was my fave Sienna review for 2021/2022
I live in Dallas, Tx. I loved the Texas joke 😂 it was spot on. Please keep the jokes coming, sir!
Bonus points on this review Tom. I would have loved to have seen the faces of the shoppers at Costco seeing you in your pink bunny slippers and bath robe!
Extra bonus points for the Trek reference!
Very few people in Costco noticed my attire. Seriously.
cute bunnies!... love your sense of humor........ _subscribed_
What a great review Tom, definitely, Minivans ans Wagons are the most practical vehicles, Huge fan of them!
Toyota Sienna is the greatest vehicle ever made....all sides open up for stow and go no crawling cramping, or wishing you had a truck! Unfortunately, Toyota missed it on this one solo mini van post covid glamping and diy Van Life are a huge thing and I need to get from the front to the back without hanging my Christmas balls on the arm bridge. 25 mpg! Awesome pro review....subscribe
Absolutely excellent. As usual. And fun!
Nice video, keep em coming! One thing I don't like about the 2021/2022 Sienna verse the prior years is the third row side windows are smaller.
That much space with 36 mpg? Amazing.
and a 0-60 under 8 seconds? its wild.
@@AnimepimpYT daaamn son lol
right? the city mpg especially is impressive. The hybrid systems in these are great for regular driving
Correct. I just picked up an XSE AWD. It feels as smooth as a Prius except you don't feel as much vibration in the road when going high speeds. I found myself doing 70-80mph thinking I was 60mph.
I get 43 if I stay at 65mph.
Best reviews Tom..sienna looks much more better than ever
Hopefully Honda wakes up and realizes that their 'Odd'yssey is now the ugliest van in the parking garage
What a pleasant review. Thank you
I am about to be a empty nester and considering getting one of these. Would be great to go on golf vacations with friends.
Excellent as usual. Thank you.
Ok this is a gorgeous minivan!
Haha, editing in final cut pro on the entertainment system. Nice one Tom :)
Vans are fantastic. We have one and couldn't live without it. It makes life with our four kids much easier. Think of the added space and convenience as grease between gears: everything is smoother, there is less friction. Top tip: you get the same space and comfort with the base model. No need to go for the $60,000 model.
Lemme tell ya, though, with this van, there actually are good reasons to splurge if you can. The 360 camera is really important, especially if you want to park this van in the city: totally doable with the camera, really nerve wracking to do so without. The van becomes a daily driver at that point. The upgraded seats are really, really nice to have. the extra safety features are always useful. Then there are the little things, like the hands-free tailgate and doors
The base LE is a great value, but the Platinum is a great vehicle to own. Depending on the situation, there are definitely people I would recommend the Platinum to over the base model
Absolutely correct as far as guys v girls. My wife hates/refuses to drive it but I have no problems with my Pacifica. I take an annual golf trip and I can get all 4 guys in comfortably, 4 golf bags, all our luggage and a large cooler as well. My lease is up on my Pacifica and I’ve already preordered my Sienna. The gas mileage and AWD was just too good to keep me in the Pacifica even though they do offer the same options. The turning point was the loss of the Stow n Go seating in the hybrid Pacifica and I do prefer the exterior styling of the Sienna. Great video!
We're not a van fam, but during the airbag recall, we had a Chrysler T&C (previous gen) for a while and then had a Ford TransitConnect. While the Chrysler was awful to drive, it was very useful. The Ford TransitConnect was MUCH better to drive. You could tell it had the Focus underpinnings. The Ford also had much more supportive seating than the Chrysler. All that said, this looks like it easily trumps both of those.
Tom, very very well done video!
Omg those are Ralphe’s slippers! Haha.. Thanks for doing all you do. If I were rich, I’d buy one of these for my sister and her kiddos! Vans rock! LOVE your analysis and the history. Totally makes sense about women wanting to not look like a soccer mom. That’s knowing your market. Bravo Tom! 🎉😎🤙
I like this foo he's funny and all the great info! Thanks!
I like the rabbit flippy. Nice presernter.
Fantastic job - this will be my next vehicle 👍
Tom his slippers are on point.
Something very soothing about your old school Motorweek type of presentation couple with high quality videos.
Pretty sure Motorweek doesn't do bunny slippers...
@@DrivenCarReviews Tom, you are way better than MW.
MW always looked and sounded like an ad. This is less so.
Please wear these bathrobes and slippers more often. I love them. Great review as usual.
interesting review style. subscribed.
That Brooklyn Loft looks really nice
We have 4 children in our family, and we love our 2018 Honda Odyssey. It is fantastic, but this Toyota looks great. I'd love an all wheel drive that gets fantastic mileage. Maybe when the time comes for a new one....
I'm a believer. We have an older (2015) Grand Caravan and no kids. I do have a wheelchair though that slips in and out like a dream. Also, Dora and I are grocery merchandisers that carry a lot of marketing material that was difficult to fist in our Ford Excape that is swallowed up by the van without breaking a sweat. I agree with Tom, consider the van as an alternative to an SUW.
I'm looking at it fairly seriously. I have an older Sienna I'm thinking about replacing. I have a Prius I drive to work every day 400 miles a week, mostly highway around 70, my average in the daytime is usually over 60mpg, at night it's still over 55mpg. Toyota has it worked out.
I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I'm sold.
People in the neighbourhood where Tom shoots these videos don't play with their lawns and gardening
This is my favorite 'Driven' review to date. It was excellent as usual, but I loved your humor throughout 😂
Although I would probably go with the Pacifica, the Sienna is hands-down better (and less ugly) than the Odd-yssey (my spelling choice). I always wondered why I liked not-so-mini vans, and I thank you for the explanation, which was a real surprise to me. Awesome, Tom!!
I always made fun of minivans. I just picked up my 2021 Sienna and am now a minivan Gigi! I love it! Hybrid and the room is amazing. I drove a Rav4 and thought that was roomy.
Just took a 350 mile trip. Two lane hwy at 60-65 mph. A small bit of interstate hwy at 75 mph. We got 40 mpg. No joke. Driven with a light foot. No heavy acceleration.
That’s 350 mile trip in a sienna. :-)
it was about time for you to review a car that can max out on the TP quantity :D
Great review Tom
Excellent review 👍🏼
The mileage improvements for the hybrid are exciting. I'd be in the market for one today except for one huge problem, the 2nd row seats are not removable. That alone is a complete deal killer with this van as the utility is severely compromised. The van I get absolutely must be able to carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood or drywall and I'm also going to use it as a mini-camper on a regular basis. Both require that the 2nd row seats be easily removed and re-installed.
I just replaced a truck with a 2008 Sienna that I can get in and out of easier and use as a camper. I never considered a minivan in my life but it is a dual
Toyota and reliability are synonyms.
I like Alex on Autos but I really like how your shoot your videos. Well done.
Yup. I watch Alex and Sofyan the most along with Savagegeese. But I enjoy watching Tom and his evil twin.... (which I forgot his name....so I’ll just go with Jerry)
@@josiahstearns9615 his name is Evil Twin!
I have a new 2024 Sienna AWD and can confirm I’m getting 36 mpg.
Beautiful shot of the neighborhood at @3:46
A very nice time year around here.
Just spent a week in a brand new one, rental for a work project. Very nice van but nothing compared to my 94" Supercharged AllTrac Previa. The amount of warning sounds in the new vans are absolutely mind numbing, ha.
Thank you!
Funny jokes, thanks for not jamming to many commercials
LOL! Love the PJ’s and bunny slippers! So now the Sienna doesn’t offer the rear moonroof anymore on the Platinum package??! That’s a shame, really! I agree, minivans are great to take on long road trips when you have a minimum of four people traveling!
It's a shame Toyota doesn't make a conversion van, otherwise I would buy one in a heart beat. Imagine this having options like the VW Vanagon!! Bed, sink, fridge, potable stove and you have a dream car.
Enjoyed the review; we were set to buy a new Sienna and then this arrived. Slow and noisy, can't remove 2nd row, etc you covered the 2021 drawbacks from the 2011-2020, 3rd generation. We're looking for a 2020 with 10k miles now. As you mentioned the pano roof; that's a drawback in sunny southern states. Haven't opened a sunroof in years. New edit: After further review, we're buying a 2021. The engine isn't that loud and the 2nd row seats are removable with a wrench (just like my 1991 Toyota Previa).
On a visit to Japan we traveled around the city in a Toyota minivan. It offered first class accommodations without any stigma there.
I did the same. A Toyota Alphard. it was awesome. And huge.
My wife and I were the same way: I wanted one, but she was originally strongly against minivans until we visited my brother when he briefly worked at a dealership and sold her on the idea. It was only much later (once kid #4 was on the way) that we got one, though. That brings up the main weird hangup people seem to have: insist they're going to need a huge vehicle when they have their first child. It's completely unnecessary and bizarre. Our family vehicle was a compact sedan with three carseats side-by-side across the backseat. Plenty of trunk space for strollers, floor space for diaper bags, etc.
The only thing that this needs to be my dream vehicle is more ground clearance. Until there's a hybrid/plug in Sprinter or Transit, I think that I'm out of luck
If you can't take an RV on a road trip, Minivan is by far and away the next best thing. I have memories of setting pillows on the floor of the 2nd/3rd row passageway (2nd row was a bench) and using it as a makeshift bed. Likewise for when we upgraded to a 2nd gen Honda Odyssey and we could fold the 3rd row flat and recline the captains' chairs a pretty respectable way back, undoubtedly safer than the youth solution as you could still be belted in this position lol.
For the enthusiast, a minivan also virtually negates all need for your weekend ride to have any practicality whatsoever. And for a motorcyclist, being able to rescue a stranded bike in a pinch is invaluable
Minivans are great
Interesting comment on the rubber cvt feel. In my rav the eCVT responds immediately and has no rubber feel since it’s not a normal cvt
No Doubt Toyota Makes the Best Minivan in the Planet! former odyssey owner
The van is the modern day Nomad. It's cool.
Great review... minivans really do make more sense.
Good review
Great review. My hesitation is the CVT and 4 cylinder. Keep them coming Mr. Comfy.
It’s an eCVT, very different from traditional CVT. All Toyota hybrids come with it. Bulletproof transmission. Although some people don’t like it since it feels different from regular auto. Personally I prefer their smooth “gear free” acceleration.
The new swagger wagon.😎
That same thing crossed my mind too, especially when he mentioned the excessXSE packaged too! LOL!
Great explanation by you, but unfortunately we can not afford a platinum model but maybe a xse awd. Anyhow great to watch your video.
God damn this is beautiful. Dream
As a practical guy I love all the things I could put into this car. However the styling always put me back into reality. Still though I’m strangely drawn to mini van videos even though I have a small family 😅. My wife hates minivans so your right about that stat.
Here is the main reason women hate minivans: it's difficult to park it!
Be a man and buy one anyway.
I love my minivan! On my 2nd minivan.
I'm just thinking about modding that out for van life...
It's perfect for a 'mini' van life. Hybrid system lets you run the hybrid system for overnight HVAC.
ONCE I got 502 miles to a tank. I WISH I had some computer chip logged in to figure out what the heck happened. I commuted then 90 miles each way so I knew when to fill.up. So I was surprised the following week I still had gas and I called my wife asking if she had filled the tank partially. Nope she said.
My odometer read 410 at roughly quarter tank then. Blew my mind.
Funniest outfit EVER, Tommy!
Good sight gag, had me laughing. Now give the wife back her slippers.
Mine all mine. Her feet are way too small.
Love a Van.